ED Waves Vocabulary

Front

What is the height of the wave from the equilibrium to the crest called?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is the term for the top of the wave?

Back

Crest

Front

Which wave characteristic is defined as the distance between two consecutive crests?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the term for the region in which the particles are spread far apart in a longitudinal wave?

Back

Rarefaction

Front

To increase the volume of a sound wave, which property must be changed?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is the lowest point of a wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

What is the term for the distance from one wave crest to the next?

Back

Wavelength

Front

In a transverse wave, what is the direction of particle movement relative to wave propagation?

Back

Perpendicular

Front

In a longitudinal wave, what is the direction of particle movement relative to wave propagation?

Back

Parallel

Front

What is the term for the number of waves that pass a given point in a certain amount of time?

Back

Frequency